Vice President of Capital Formation

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Capital Raising & Investor Relations professional to lead the firm's fundraising and investor relations initiatives in Houston, TX. The role focuses on expanding relationships with HNWIs, accredited investors, family offices, and institutional prospects, while partnering with senior leadership on strategic growth.

Candidates should bring 8+ years in real estate or alt investments, proven fundraising experience, and strong communication to build durable investor

Qualifications

• 8+ years in capital raising, investor relations, fundraising, or business development in real estate or alt investments.
• Proven track record raising capital from HNWIs, accredited investors, family offices, and private wealth channels.
• Experience building fundraising strategy, not just supporting fundraising.
• Strong relationship management and communication with investors and seniors.
• Real estate investment management experience, preferably multifamily or private market strategies.
• Experience developing investor materials, communications, and reporting programs.
• Leadership experience mentoring investment relations professionals.
• Institutional fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to build infrastructure for a growing platform.
• Willingness to travel to support investor relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's capital raising and investor relations strategy.
• Manage and expand relationships with high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, family offices, and institutional prospects.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for existing investors and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Develop investor communications, reporting initiatives, and engagement programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on fundraising, investor relations, and growth initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate new investor relationships across private wealth and institutional channels.
• Evaluate and support future fund structures and vehicle-level fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee and mentor IR and capital raising team.
• Represent the firm at industry events, investor meetings, and conferences.
• Work cross-functionally with acquisitions and leadership to align capital raising with investment opportunities.

Skills

Capital raising

Investor relations

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

Leadership

Communication skills

Real estate investment management

Private markets

Business development

Travel willingness

Job description

The Capital Raising & Investor Relations professional will be responsible for:

• Leading the firm's capital raising and investor relations strategy.
• Managing and expanding relationships with high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, family offices, and institutional prospects.
• Serving as a senior point of contact for existing investors and strengthening long-term relationships.
• Developing investor communications, reporting initiatives, and engagement programs.
• Partnering directly with executive leadership on fundraising, investor relations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Identifying and cultivating new investor relationships across private wealth and institutional channels.
• Evaluating and supporting future fund structures and vehicle-level fundraising initiatives.
• Overseeing and mentoring members of the investor relations and capital raising team.
• Representing the firm at industry events, investor meetings, and conferences.
• Working cross-functionally with acquisitions and executive leadership to align capital raising efforts with investment opportunities.

The Capital Raising & Investor Relations professional should have:

• 8+ years of experience in capital raising, investor relations, fundraising, or business development within real estate or alternative investments.
• Demonstrated success raising capital from HNWIs, accredited investors, family offices, and other private wealth channels.
• Experience building and executing fundraising strategy rather than solely supporting fundraising efforts.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills with both investors and senior executives.
• Real estate investment management experience, preferably within multifamily or other private market strategies.
• Experience developing investor materials, communications, and reporting programs.
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring investment relations and fundraising professionals preferred.
• Institutional fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to operate autonomously and help build infrastructure for a growing platform.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support investor relationship development and fundraising efforts.